‘Everyone’ in North Korea talking about ‘emaciated’ Kim Jong Un: state media



News ‘Everyone’ in North Korea talking about ‘emaciated’ Kim Jong Un: state media Pyongyang citizen says whole country 'heartbroken' at sight of suddenly thinner DPRK leader Colin Zwirko June 27, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV, June 22, 2021 (edited by NK News) \| Kim Jong Un walking into a recent concert by the Band of the State Affairs Commission North Koreans are collectively “heartbroken” by Kim Jong Un’s sudden recent weight loss, according to a Pyongyang citizen who spoke to the carefully controlled state television network on Friday, a rare official acknowledgment of domestic concerns over Kim’s health. “Seeing our respected comrade General Secretary [Kim Jong Un] become emaciated like that, all the people became so heartbroken,” said a middle-aged man in an interview aired Friday evening. North Koreans are collectively “heartbroken” by Kim Jong Un’s sudden recent weight loss, according to a Pyongyang citizen who spoke to the carefully controlled state television network on Friday, a rare official acknowledgment of domestic concerns over Kim’s health. “Seeing our respected comrade General Secretary [Kim Jong Un] become emaciated like that, all the people became so heartbroken,” said a middle-aged man in an interview aired Friday evening. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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‘Everyone’ in North Korea talking about ‘emaciated’ Kim Jong Un: state media

Pyongyang citizen says whole country 'heartbroken' at sight of suddenly thinner DPRK leader

Colin Zwirko June 27, 2021

‘Everyone’ in North Korea talking about ‘emaciated’ Kim Jong Un: state media

KCTV, June 22, 2021 (edited by NK News) | Kim Jong Un walking into a recent concert by the Band of the State Affairs Commission

North Koreans are collectively “heartbroken” by Kim Jong Un’s sudden recent weight loss, according to a Pyongyang citizen who spoke to the carefully controlled state television network on Friday, a rare official acknowledgment of domestic concerns over Kim’s health.

“Seeing our respected comrade General Secretary [Kim Jong Un] become emaciated like that, all the people became so heartbroken,” said a middle-aged man in an interview aired Friday evening.

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